Vernonia bainesii Oliv. & Hiern
subsp. wildii (Merxm.) Wild

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Cleveland Dam, area below dam wall

Synonyms:	Vernonia wildii Merxm.
Common names:
Frequency:	Occasional
Status:	Native
Description:	Normally found in lower rainfall areas than subsp. bainesii, from which it is distinguished by slightly wider, narrowly elliptic leaves, which are not markedly revolute and its more erect habit. Otherwise similar to subsp. bainesii.
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Derivation of specific name:
Habitat:	A grassland species on granite or serpentine soils, occurring on the Great Dyke and the central plateau. It is also found in miombo woodland.
Altitude range: (metres)
Flowering time:	Mar
Worldwide distribution:	Confined to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe distribution:	N,C,E
Growth form:	P
Endemic status:	Endemic
Red data list status:	Lower Risk - least concern
Insects (whose larvae eat this species):
Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Content last updated:	Sunday 20 August 2006
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